1948 Fiat 500 vs. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 840 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1948 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1948 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Fiat 500 | 2002 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | 500 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |
